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  • I enjoy the feeling of bliss and calm when I’m in the field making photographs. It allows me to slow down and have the scene speak to me. I often look to portray these emotions and conversations through my work. <br />
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While making this image, a grove of slender birch trees seemed to be illuminated ever so softly with remarkable late afternoon light. The delicate autumn foliage that dotted these trees provided the ideal foil to its textured bark.
    Echoes of Acadia
  • Photographing autumn colors in Colorado is a surreal experience. Groves of aspen trees, a potpourri of autumn colors and grand mountain vistas all make for incredible photo opportunities. While making this image, I was drawn to the bare silver trunks of these tall standing aspens. A lone young aspen tree provided visual relief and depth to the composition.
    Standing Tall
  • I look at photography as a vehicle to provide a visual into how I felt while making my images. <br />
When I had visited this exact grove of trees earlier in the season, the scene appeared noisy and chaotic! So I passed up on making images there - expecting it to be one of so many gorgeous scenes that are beautiful in passing, but difficult to translate into a photograph!!<br />
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As the autumn season progressed and trees started to shed leaves, I returned to this grove. That late evening, after the sun had gone behind the mountain ridges, I was a lone witness to a scene transformed. Now, I could feel a quiet sense of calm take over while still being surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage.
    Autumn Quiet
  • Early spring is a delightful time to make photographs in the Great Smoky Mountains - rivers are in spate, trees are brimming with young buds and the dogwoods are in full bloom. <br />
A light persistent rain added to the overall atmosphere when I made this image. What caught my eye was the young dogwood tree which, despite its small stature was the center on attention in this beautiful scene.
    The Beguiling Dwarf
  • Early spring in the Appalachian mountain range is a wonderful time to make photographs. Buds are just starting to form and bare trees make a myriad of wonderful geometric patterns! In this photograph, I was able to isolate a lone stately tree that had the red spring blooms and lichens tightly intertwined.
    Spring Tapestry
  • As spring descended in the Smokies, the blooming dogwoods complemented other flowering trees. Back lighting added to the overall charm of this typical spring scene.
    Enchantment
  • The quiet peace of winter is just as alluring as the vibrance of spring and autumn. This is a time for silent reflection even as nature appears to be on a temporary pause. However, as spring nears, nature undergoes a transformation - as blooming trees, gushing rivers and chirping birds return !
    Stillness of Winter
  • I made this image during the first Sierra snow storm many winters ago. It was a fascinating experience to make intimate landscapes in the middle of a storm. The vibrant aspen leaves resembled sugar coated orange lollipops after this fresh dusting of snow! After making this image, I returned to the same spot later that evening. But by then, most of the aspen leaves had fallen off the trees and what was left had started to turn brown. This just went to show how ephemeral these beautiful moments with nature can be. <br />
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Aspen Leaves and Snow has been exhibited at Yosemite Renaissance XXVIII, Kellicutt International Photo Show and at the “Off The Beaten Path” exhibit in The G2 Gallery.
    Aspen Leaves and Snow
  • The delicate and ephemeral dogwood blossoms vie for attention with the tall, rugged and ever present sequoia trees. While these two subjects represent contrasting sentiments, they seem to exist in perfect harmony.
    Fleeting & Forever
  • I absolutely love photographing autumn in the American Southwest. Not only is it an opportunity to immerse myself in these grand landscapes, but also to make photographs in incredibly favorable light. The vibrant cottonwood and maple trees are truly an embellishment to an already amazing canvas !
    Color Burst
  • The delicate and ephemeral dogwood blossoms vie for attention with the tall, rugged and ever present sequoia trees. While these two subjects represent contrasting sentiments, they seem to exist in perfect harmony.
    Harmony
  • Aspen trees all over Colorado turn into a beautiful potpourri of colors in autumn. After driving hundreds of miles, I was able to find this grove of tall standing aspens unveiling the full glory of the autumn color palette.
    Aspen Blaze
  • Most of my photographs are made with a tripod as that allows me to slow down. <br />
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This photograph is an exception as we went canoeing through the bayou! This was an incredible way to experience the bayou as it allowed me to get deep into otherwise inaccessible parts of the bayou. Here, all that I heard was the bird whistles and spanish moss ruffling in the wind from grand cypress trees.
    Heart of the Bayou
  • Groves of maple trees in autumn are a breathtaking sight. However, they can be extremely challenging to photograph as one has to find order in a seemingly chaotic array of colors. While making this photograph, I had to find a singular grove that told the story of the entire region.   <br />
Autumnal Palette was made at White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire and has been exhibited at the Viewpoint Gallery Annual Juried Auction.
    Autumnal Palette
  • Every time I’ve visited Zion National Park, I have been in awe at the canyon walls towering around me. It has made me realize how grand nature’s spectacles can be! While making this image, I found the juxtaposition of vibrant autumn cottonwoods and the tan colored sandstone walls of Zion canyon intriguing. It was quite challenging to visually separate these elements while making the photograph. The Pulpit rising from the river cove lent a spiritual touch to the scene and I used the surrounding cottonwood trees to frame it.
    Temple of Sinawawa
  • Acadia National Park, Maine
    Trees, Autumn, Acadia
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    The Sentinels, Spring
  • I find making photographs during seasonal transitions a tantalizing experience as such scenes tend to confound the mind! While making this image, a late spring storm had spray painted the grassy meadows with a fresh coat of snow. The first light of day illuminated the top of El Capitan and turned the Merced River into a reflection pool.
    Mirage
  • Yosemite National Park is a magical place during a snow storm. The entire park becomes a photographer’s winter wonderland. It is even more breathtaking when the storm clears revealing patches of blue sky amidst the snow covered canopy. This image was made during a brief clearing of a winter snow storm.
    Black Oaks and El Capitan
  • Tree of Life
  • As spring descends in the Appalachian mountains, the dogwood blooms create a veritable floral tapestry. While making this image, soft early morning light coupled with a slight bout of rain accentuated the colors of this wonderful spring canopy.
    Cascading Dogwoods
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Pines & Oaks
  • Sometimes, images are made when you are not actively looking for compositions. This was one such instance. After hiking through Akaka Falls State Park, the scene that caught my eye was a shiny plantain grove which is considered auspicious symbol of nature in many cultures.
    Plantain Grove
  • As the snow melt progresses through the spring months in the Sierra Nevada, the raging rivers are a sight to behold. I anchored this image on a lone sapling that seemed to be clinging on for dear life amidst the raging Merced River in spring.
    Tenacity
  • Standing at the entrance of Yosemite Valley can be a very spiritual experience. It appears as if the gods of the ancient Ahwahnechee people still reside amongst these high cliffs that guard the entrance to the valley.
    Yosemite Valley
  • Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Tennessee
    Spring Melodies
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Winter Light
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Ode to Dogwoods
  • As I was running from one state to another in the New England area chasing autumn color, my initial instinct was to aim my camera any which way and shoot as entire hillsides were painted in wonderful shades of autumn foliage. Once I got past that, (which incidentally took a few days to get over !) I started to look for compositions that caught my attention. <br />
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I chanced upon this bridge across the gently flowing Swift River ! The surrounding hillsides that were drenched in autumn foliage gave this scene an idyllic look.
    Bridge Across Swift River
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    The Sentinels, Winter
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Yosemite Fog
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Spring Sunrise
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Intertwined
  • I enjoy visiting the Eastern slopes of the Sierra range in autumn. The light is often dramatic and aspens that turn gold provide an endless possibility of compositional opportunities. I had explored the same grove of aspens a few seasons before I made this image. However, the conditions had been less than ideal. While making this image, I was captivated by how brilliant this tall standing grove of aspens appeared.
    Aspen Gold
  • Zion National Park, Utah
    The Watchman
  • Fog adds a sense of delicate aesthetics to any scene. However, waiting for such conditions can be a test of perseverance. I had to make several trips before encountering settings ideal for making this photograph.
    Enchanted Forest
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Cusp of Seasons
  • Staring at canyon walls towering 2000 feet high can be an awe-inspiring sight as it dwarfs us amidst the grand landscapes carved by nature. In this image, the grand sandstone cliffs &amp; autumn cottonwoods seemed to converge with the cascading Virgin River.
    Confluence
  • Inyo National Forest, California
    Gold Rush
  • In 2012, I spent over an extended length of time photographing the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. As beautiful as the place was in autumn, the first few days of photography left me a tad underwhelmed. I didn’t feel my images had done justice to the beautiful spectacle that I was witnessing. But my luck was to turn shortly thereafter. A deep ledge had prevented access to this scene by the river. After scrambling down the ledge and over a few giant boulders, I came in front of this picturesque spectacle. Here, nature seemed to compose the most beautiful symphony inspired by autumn foliage and the gushing river.
    Autumn Rhapsody
  • Nature’s elements help transform a scene into a photograph. Mist and vibrant autumn hues surrounding the waterfall provide the emotional inspiration in this image.
    Mystical Autumn
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Morning Mood
  • Visiting Yosemite National Park in early spring has become a bit of a ritual for me. In spring, the dogwoods are in full bloom and the Merced river dances its way through Yosemite Valley. I made this image one late evening as the wind stayed still !
    Blooming Dogwoods
  • I have to admit - I love photographing dogwoods as they allow for varied and creative compositions. Fortunately, I have been able to come away with “keepers” from my trips to Sequoia, Smokies and Yosemite National Parks! Here, the delicate dogwood blossoms hang tantalizingly over the Merced river in Yosemite National Park.
    Tumbling Dogwoods
  • I like to experiment with contrasting elements while making photographs. Heavy rains and snow melt had caused the Merced River to crest to dangerous levels. The rapidly flowing river acted as a blank canvas while blooming redbuds and the lush green grass provided a vibrant contrast and anchor to the image.
    Spring Blossoms
  • I still remember the morning I made this photograph - the crisp, early morning air along with the fog sent a tingle up my spine ! Early morning fog adds a delicate sense of aesthetics to a scene of tall coast redwoods. The juxtaposition of mature and young redwoods is to highlight the perennial cycle of growth.
    Whispers of the Woods
  • As the snow melt progresses through the spring months<br />
in the Sierra high country, the raging rivers are a sight to<br />
behold. The dogwood blossoms provide a delicate<br />
contrast to the force of the thundering river.<br />
EFFLORESCENCE was made at Yosemite National Park in<br />
California.
    Efflorescence
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  • As I drove through Aspendell one early autumn morning, the valley beneath the Sierra ridges was colored with the most vibrant shades of aspen foliage. However, grey overcast skies did not provide the right combination of elements that I was looking for. I returned to the scene later that morning  once the storm clouds started to clear. The clearing accented this idyllic mountain scenery that appeared to be so full of life and color.
    Aspendell
  • I enjoy making images that bring contrasting elements together. They lead to interesting opportunities for the photographer and drives a higher level of engagement for the viewer !! In this image, the redbud is a vibrant, transient and stationary element that coexists seamlessly with the permanent and fast moving force that the Merced River is.
    Tryst
  • South Island, New Zealand
    Autumn Vibes
  • Gunnison National Forest, Colorado
    One of a Kind
  • Redwood National Park, California
    Song of Spring
  • Acadia National Park, Maine
    Fall Leaves and Lily Pads
  • When I am outdoors with my camera, it is often with no pre-conceived notions of what I will witness, much less of what I will photograph. Vernal Tapestry epitomizes that philosophy as one day, while driving on Highway 1 near Santa Cruz, I chanced upon this strikingly beautiful carpet of flowers that looked like wall-art.
    Vernal Carpet
  • I enjoy making photographs in the bayou as here, time appears to have stood still even as Spanish Moss envelopes giant cypress trees !! The juxtaposition of soft green moss and tan colored autumn foliage provided a compelling subject matter. The placid waters of the bayou unified the scene to underscore the feeling of calm I experienced while making this image.
    Cypress Magic
  • Even though Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park does not attract the same number of visitors as other nearby national parks such as the Grand Canyon, it is still a remarkable place for photography. This place is known for trees that fossilized and petrified over the last 225 million years ! While making this image, I was looking to recall the story of this petrified tree stump from a million years ago.
    Cast in Stone
  • Adhering to the philosophy that a little bit of confusion in a photograph is essential, this image was meant to engage the mind in the duality of a scene being both dynamic and stationary. The flowing river and the stationary trees embody these opposing moods.
    Auric Flow
  • A few years ago, snow melt and a heavy dose of spring rain had caused the Merced river to crest to dangerous levels. This had forced much of Yosemite National Park to be closed. As I was looking to make images in these conditions, a young tree seemed to be just about holding on against the force of this raging river.
    Young Tree, Merced
  • Yosemite National Park, California
    Merced River, Spring Trees, Yosemite